Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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Iraq War Ends, an Uncertain Future Begins

Some Iraqis celebrate the American withdrawal, but others express worry about what might happen now | IN THE NEWS

A ceremony took place Thursday to mark the official end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq

In Star's 'Habitable Zone,' an Earth-Like Planet

Also, a study of melting sea ice in the Arctic. And, who invented the computer? | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS

NASA artist rendering of Kepler-22b

Two of Santa's Reindeer Flee in Texas (Really)

Comet and Dancer escape into heavy traffic, but the story ends with a happy reunion with their owner | AGRICULTURE REPORT

Professional Santa Joe Moorman with his reindeer

'Snoopy House' Finds a New Home, and Other Holiday Tales

A look at Christmas 2011, including a debate over the state of Rhode Island's "holiday tree" | THIS IS AMERICA

Snoopy greets 1-year-old Raeghan Thompson at the relocated "Snoopy House" display on the lawn outside City Hall in Costa Mesa, California

Teens, Sexting and 'Cyberbaiting'

One study says sexting is rare, another disagrees. Also, a report calls attention to "cyberbaiting" of teachers | TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Looking at the 'Dark Side' of Creativity

A study finds that creative thinkers are more likely to cheat, and better at making excuses to themselves | HEALTH REPORT

An English examination at Dongguan Technology Institute in Guangdong province, China, in 2007. Students were given different test versions in an effort to prevent cheating.

Business English Speakers Can Still Be Divided by a Common Language

More than ever, English is the language of business, but even native speakers can learn something | ECONOMICS REPORT

English is a common language for business, but communication is not just about language

Words and Their Stories: You Don't Have to Be a Rocket Scientist

Extreme intelligence not required for this expression | WORDS AND THEIR STORIES

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA's Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on November 26

American History: Nixon Resigns Over Watergate

A break-in at Democratic Party headquarters brings down a presidency | THE MAKING OF A NATION

Richard Nixon says goodbye to staff members outside the White House on August 9, 1974, after resigning

Students Try to Cut Federal Budget in Online Game

Budget Hero gives young people a taste of the difficult decisions that Congress must make | EDUCATION REPORT

Budget Hero

Music Stars Share Their Trade With Kids at Grammy Camp

Also, the art of Karl Faberge. And NASA launches Curiosity | EXPLORATIONS

Young musicians attend a Los Angeles summer camp and get tips from music industry professionals.

Critics Picks: The Top Music of 2011

Music from Adele, Fleet Foxes and more. Plus a report on the Ormes Society. | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes
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